2009 NFC Schedule Preview

The NFC Conference lost some of its glamor in 2008 something that will hopefully be fixed, however the 2009 NFC Schedule Preview shows that it may be hard.  The defending Superbowl champs in 2007 the New York Giants fell apart after the Plaxico Burress incident slowing down the offense. The 2008 preseason projected NFC Conference champion, Dallas Cowboys, ended up posting a sub par 9-7 record. There were some surprise teams last year however for the NFC Conference. Starting with last years NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals, who after barley getting into the playoffs with a 9-7 record stormed threw the playoffs making it all the way to the Superbowl.  Another surprise was the Minnesota Vikings Lat year pushing into the playoffs after winning the NFC North with a record of 10-6.  Probably the biggest surprise came in the form of the Atalanta Falcons, who under the play of rookie quarterback Matt Ryan entered the playoffs with a record of 11-5.  A huge improvement from the 2007 season when the Falcons won only four games, without Michael Vick. Though we don't know who this years NFC Conference champion will be, we do know the NFC 2009 NFL Season schedule is filled with big time match ups.

2009 NFC Schedule Key Match Ups
September 20th, 2009 - Week 2 begins with a big division game as the Panthers look to hold back the Falcons in Atlanta. Carolina must topple to defending champs in order represent the NFC south in the playoffs.

September 20th,2009 - This game just might be the biggest match up in week 2 as the cowboys open the doors to their new stadium against rival New York Giants.

October 18th, 2009 - The New York Giants get to test their defense against the high scoring New Orleans Saints, in Week 6. A loss in this game could set how the rest of the regular season goes.

October 25th, 2009 - The Cowboys look to hold ground against Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons at home. The Cowboys must win out of the division because the NFC East is very strong in 2009.

November 1st, 2009 - The Minnesota Vikings travel to cold Green Bay on the first day of November for a chance to take a strong hold on the NFC North once again. This will be the first time Brett Favre returns to Lambeau Field.

November 22nd, 2009 - The Redskins have always fared well against the Cowboy in Texas.This year the cowboys hope to get a win against the Skins in their New Cowboys stadium.

December 6th, 2009 - The young Atlanta Falcons get a chance to beat the veteran Eagles in Philadelphia. This will be another tough game the Falcons play against the deadly NFC East.

December 26th, 2009 - The Panthers and the Giants are both defensive minded teams. It'll come down to the offense, and whoever can move the ball most effectively which will decide the winner of the Panthers/Giants game.

January 3rd, 2010 - The Cowboys and Eagles end the season against each other once again in Week 17. This time the Dallas Cowboys get home field advantage in new Cowboy stadium.

January 3rd, 2010 - The New York Giants end the season away at the Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre in Week 17. This Week 17 matchup could potentially knock one team out of the playoffs.